Technical Product Manager Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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Job Description:
Microchip's Frequency and Timing Systems group is a world leader in precise time solutions that are integrated into position, navigation, and time applications. The company generates, distributes, and applies precise time for communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure, Cloud Data Centers, and national metrology laboratories. Microchip is seeking a Senior Product Management Engineer to join our team. As a Product Management Engineer, you will support and grow the business in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
The position will work closely with R&D development engineering, solutions architecture, and Microchip sales teams to develop technical solutions to meet diverse customer needs. Be part of a team to champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learning.
Job Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of product line management, from concept through deployment
• Define system-level solutions that meet customer requirements
• Integrate hardware, embedded software, and server/cloud-based platforms into cohesive solutions
• Develop and deliver technical demonstrations showcasing system capabilities
• Prepare detailed, customer-focused technical proposals and solution documentation
• Work with GPS/GNSS receiver systems and simulation technologies
• Design and support packet-based networking solutions
• Develop and manage software control and system management platforms
• Install, configure, and maintain virtual machine environments

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (CS, EE, or CE preferred)
• 15+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong ability to communicate technical principles and results in both written and verbal formats
• Curious and creative with respect to new concepts and technologies
• Ability to investigate and document customer requirements and translate them into product development requirements for engineering and operations teams
• Ability to capture product requirements in a product/market requirements document and collaborate closely with Engineering to execute roadmap features
• Strong understanding of the product line business and ability to build effective go-to-market plans and programs in collaboration with outbound marketing; drive the launch of new products into target market segments
• Business acumen to establish competitive product line strategies and ensure the success of Microchip's clock and timing products and services
• Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to execute effectively
• Willingness to develop and present product and technical content at conferences
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-20% travel required)

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours
Pay Range:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000.*
*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.